Understanding the Practical Impact of the 2024 JCT Contract Amendments
The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) has updated its suite of contracts with amendments in 2024, marking an incremental evolution rather...
Understanding Final Payment Notices in Construction Contracts
It's crucial to ensure the precise terms of a construction contract are followed, especially regarding final payment notices. In a...
Changes in the Building Safety Act and Section 38
The Building Safety Act was introduced to Parliament with the intention of making those responsible for shoddy workmanship or the...
Success for DTM Legal’s construction team in the High Court
In this case DTM Legal's Construction Team advised and acted for the successful claimant, Cartwright Pond Limited. The claim is...
Construction: Covid Considerations
The government’s current, as I type this, official line is that construction sites can keep working if operatives are able...
Legal considerations for the Construction Industry
Does your contract hold up to the Coronavirus? What can we expect over the next few weeks? The adverse impact...
Highways – some considerations for development
Securing appropriate access and servicing rights from a public highway is critical to the success of any new development. While...
The New Pre-Action Protocol for Construction and Engineering Disputes
There is a new Pre-Action Protocol (PAP) for Construction Disputes which came into force on the 9th November 2016. Background...
What is new in the JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016?
The JCT have taken the opportunity to deal with some drafting issues and tighten up a number of clauses in...
Construction update: Beware of the Final Certificate
The outcome of a recent court case has significant implications for those working in the construction sector. The decision in The...